too!) are booming and all thanks to the convenience and flexibility that hand-held devices with
Internet capabilities bring. But, what’s fascinating is that, not only do we use the Internet to get the
latest news and updates, and connect with long lost high school friends. Many are also turning to
the Internet to connect with that special someone. Yes, and it’s called Internet Dating. I’m sure
you’ve heard of it.
In fact, I met my husband Kellus online.
However, I never really set out to meet him in cyberspace, and it wasn’t through a dating site. I was
simply a dedicated member of a popular Christian rap community found on Dasouth.com where
we’d often engage in healthy biblical discourse and fun chats on the site's message board. Then,
one day when my car was broken into, I posted a prayer request and Kellus just so happened to be
the one who reached out to me with a timely message of encouragement. Direct messages on the
site later turned into emails, and eventually phone calls. I felt his heart was sincere, so I didn't mind
Internet capabilities bring. But, what’s fascinating is that, not only do we use the Internet to get the
latest news and updates, and connect with long lost high school friends. Many are also turning to
the Internet to connect with that special someone. Yes, and it’s called Internet Dating. I’m sure
you’ve heard of it.
In fact, I met my husband Kellus online.
However, I never really set out to meet him in cyberspace, and it wasn’t through a dating site. I was
simply a dedicated member of a popular Christian rap community found on Dasouth.com where
we’d often engage in healthy biblical discourse and fun chats on the site's message board. Then,
one day when my car was broken into, I posted a prayer request and Kellus just so happened to be
the one who reached out to me with a timely message of encouragement. Direct messages on the
site later turned into emails, and eventually phone calls. I felt his heart was sincere, so I didn't mind
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You see, our God is all-knowing and never
slumbers. This means He sees all and knows all,
and if we desire to move forward in any form of a
relationship, no matter how it begins, we need to
make sure God is giving us the go-ahead to do so.
Now, this article is not about condoning or
condemning a Christian dating service or meeting
someone you may casually chat with online. My
focus is on the importance of asking God what His
will is for you.
slumbers. This means He sees all and knows all,
and if we desire to move forward in any form of a
relationship, no matter how it begins, we need to
make sure God is giving us the go-ahead to do so.
Now, this article is not about condoning or
condemning a Christian dating service or meeting
someone you may casually chat with online. My
focus is on the importance of asking God what His
will is for you.
I believe that no matter how you meet someone, you must make sure you pray, pray, pray. You
must have a solid connection with the Lord first, before making an online connection, or any other
connection. The Holy Spirit will never leave us hanging. So ask God about the man you may be
considering as dating material.
I did with my husband. I needed big time confirmation to ensure I was headed down the right
path, before taking a risk and ending up hurt and broken-hearted in the end.
I know social networking makes it easy to connect with people. But, make sure all of your
connections are pure and that you remain careful. Don’t allow a smooth-talking shyster to sweet
talk you into meeting somewhere or doing something you’re uncomfortable with.
I just want to add that meeting someone online is not for everyone. Although there are many
‘trusted’ sites, it can still be a very uncomfortable thing for most. But, don’t doubt that God is
capable of hooking you up this way if it is His will. The way God works is a mystery to many. Just
remember that in all things, consult the Lord first and allow Him to show you what to do.
must have a solid connection with the Lord first, before making an online connection, or any other
connection. The Holy Spirit will never leave us hanging. So ask God about the man you may be
considering as dating material.
I did with my husband. I needed big time confirmation to ensure I was headed down the right
path, before taking a risk and ending up hurt and broken-hearted in the end.
I know social networking makes it easy to connect with people. But, make sure all of your
connections are pure and that you remain careful. Don’t allow a smooth-talking shyster to sweet
talk you into meeting somewhere or doing something you’re uncomfortable with.
I just want to add that meeting someone online is not for everyone. Although there are many
‘trusted’ sites, it can still be a very uncomfortable thing for most. But, don’t doubt that God is
capable of hooking you up this way if it is His will. The way God works is a mystery to many. Just
remember that in all things, consult the Lord first and allow Him to show you what to do.
connecting with him on another level. As time progressed, he drove eight hours to visit me. My our
love is stronger than ever. And honestly, how we met isn’t a point of focus. We’re blessed that God
matched us together with this union.
Although I met Kellus in a very unconventional way, my spiritual principles and disciplines did not
change. I had to pray and seek God about this man. Although we exchanged a lot of emails, phone
calls and sweet letters, which I still have, I still needed to hear God’s approval. That part of the
equation doesn’t change, no matter where you meet someone.
love is stronger than ever. And honestly, how we met isn’t a point of focus. We’re blessed that God
matched us together with this union.
Although I met Kellus in a very unconventional way, my spiritual principles and disciplines did not
change. I had to pray and seek God about this man. Although we exchanged a lot of emails, phone
calls and sweet letters, which I still have, I still needed to hear God’s approval. That part of the
equation doesn’t change, no matter where you meet someone.
ABOUT THE WRITER
Kennisha Hill is the author of the Christian Fiction
Novel, Awakened, a Teen Mentor, Literary Coach and
a freelance magazine writer. She lives in Dallas,
Texas and is happily married with two children. Learn
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Kennisha Hill is the author of the Christian Fiction
Novel, Awakened, a Teen Mentor, Literary Coach and
a freelance magazine writer. She lives in Dallas,
Texas and is happily married with two children. Learn
Facebook page at Facebook.com/ kennisha.hill.
Email Kennisha:
khill@eewmagazine.com
Connect on Facebook
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comes to utilizing the Internet as a dating tool.
The sad truth remains that many women end up abducted while meeting up with people online.
This is something you should take very seriously if you’re considering connecting with someone
this way:
- Never meet anywhere alone or at night.
- Never give out your address or home phone number.
- Don't trust too easily. Even if a guy says he’s a Christian, he could still be a stalker.
- Make sure you are in a public place and preferably with someone that you know.
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